Project Manager

Job Description

Daily rate: £400 to £450 via Umbrella

Location: South West (Hybrid)

Hours: 4 days per week (0.8 FTE)

Duration: 3 months initially

Reference: J88131

Venn Group are currently working with a Local Authority in the South West, who are seeking a Project Manager on an interim basis.

Main duties of the job:

Reporting into the Head of Analysis & Evaluation and working closely with the head of Performance, the interim project manager will specialise in project management, in particular of IT procurement
Lead on the completion of the Gateway Review evaluation and implementation of a corporate project tracker
Oversee the project management of two critical short-term projects:
Research to inform the Gateway Review of the Investment Fund portfolio
Procurement and implementation of a corporate project tracker database
Establish and maintain project plans and coordinate team members to ensure delivery remains on track
Assist in moving the projects forward, for example by ensuring that partners have the information they need at the right time
Liaise with the suppliers to tackle issues that arise and maintain timescales
With a particular background in IT project management, assist the project team and the project tracker supplier to effectively implement a database solution, and embed data entry processes into the organisation
Essential Skills:

Proven project management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise and take a lead in ensuring the delivery of results, ideally in implementing IT systems
Experience of working in a complex stakeholder environment and can demonstrate ability to develop and maintain effective relationships